Following Gov. Rick Perry’s announcement that he will not seek re-election, Texas may be set for a political showdown in 2014, as speculation over Texas Sen. Wendy Davis joining the race for the governor’s seat heats up. …

With a possible shutdown looming should Congress fail to come to an agreement by Monday, the outcome of the battle over the Affordable Care Act will have a direct effect on the American people, which ever way it goes. …

Following the resignation of Chief Justice Wallace Jefferson, Texas Gov. Rick Perry announced Tuesday that Nathan Hecht, the longest-serving justice currently on the Texas Supreme Court, would replace him. …

Rick Perry stands by Texas state law preventing same-sex marriage, despite a military ruling allowing same-sex marriages benefits. Greg Abbott is now being asked to clarify the contradicting situation for the Texas Military Forces. …

One audience member said this about Ted Cruz: “I’ve been hearing so much buzz about him, but I had never seen him in a full speech from start to finish. And I was terribly impressed. I would vote for him.” …

Every week Texas on the Potomac gives you a second glimpse of our most popular stories from last week. Here are the most viewed stories from Aug. 18- Aug. 24. 1. Ted Cruz: ‘I am secretly a citizen of …

Not only would Julian Castro – who will be approaching his 42 birthday in 2016 – bring more appeal to the 65-year-old Clinton’s ticket for a younger generation, but the San Antonio mayor’s Hispanic heritage connects with the much sought-after Latino vote. …

Rick Perry’s upcoming trip to Iowa — and the support that he may be able to drum up from it — may help determine whether another attempt would be viable. The Texas governor’s daunting challenges include home-state senator Ted Cruz’s own growing support in Iowa. …